July is the perfect time to start brainstorming what you want your Christmas to be like this year. If that is to include homemade gifts, it's never too early to start. Here are some ideas to get you going.
Homemade Gift Ideas
Paper Craft
~ decorated recipe cards (could add recipes and ingredients)
~ homemade greeting cards
~ scrapbook
From the Needles
~ tribbles
~ dishcloths
~ aprons
~ mittens
~ doll clothes
~ skirt
~ tablet stand
~ camera bean bag
~ key chain
~ Christmas stockings
~ hair baubles
~ casserole hot pad
~ drawstring bags
~ kitchen curtains
~ tote bag
~ pillow cases
~ ornaments
~ crocheted chains for hair ribbons
~ tea towels
~ doilies
~ pacifier clip
~ accessory bag
~ earbud pouch
~ baby bib
~ tea wallet
~ pin cushion
~ shawl
~ slippers
~ socks
~ cape
~ camera strap
~ Bible cover
~ mug rug
~ tissue holder
Crafted
~ arrow holder (quiver)
~ CD holder for car
~ strap for guitar
~ ornaments
~ magnets
~ candles
~ soap
~ coasters
From the Kitchen
~ cookies
~ homemade vanilla
~ recipe scrapbook with photos or on large cards
~ bread
~ quick breads
~ candy
~ homemade mixes
Acts of Service
~ all clothes ironed
~ clean out car
~ babysitting
Be creative! Your imagination and ingenuity can make a thrifty budget stretch far!
Happy Christmasing!
Laura
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Christmas spirit in July. :)
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Thanks for responding Lux!
DeleteLaura, what a fabulous list! Thankyou for your recent, and very lovely comments at A Tray of Bliss. I'm adding your blog to my sidebar as a must read. Love, Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteOh Mimi, that's wonderful thank you! I am honored.
DeleteLaura
Oh Mimi, that's wonderful thank you! I am honored.
DeleteLaura
Too early for me to think of Christmas. Nothing can take the place of a gift someone took the time to make.
ReplyDeleteI understand LV. I'm just thinking right now.
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ReplyDeleteI found your blog on Amaze Me Monday. Love the birds chirping...makes my heart happy! I love to paint on canvas whimsical Christmas trees and stockings. I have given several as gifts. Hopefully, I will get one or two completed soon to share on my blog. When it's homemade (which is the best) you need to start early. Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse
Oh, I'd love to see what you paint! I'll be over for a visit soon.
DeleteBlessings to you Lynda!
P.S. Love the name of your blog!
Great list of ideas! I love homemade Christmas gifts. I think I need to start planning ahead so that the month of December can be more simple and meaningful this year. I don't sew, but I love to craft. I think little memory books/scrapbooks are fun to make and receive. I also like the recipe card idea.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of little memory/scrapbooks. I gave my daughter a recipe box for Christmas last year. This year I need to handwrite some recipes for her.
DeleteBe blessed!
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage
Those are lots of great ideas, Laura.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful ideas.. Thanks for sharing Laura.. So fun reading through your blog.. Thanks for the idea.. Praying for you .
ReplyDeleteAlthough I just can't quite wrap my brain around Christmas in July, there is nothing more special than a homemade gift. Brings back so many wonderful Christmas memories. Lots of great ideas here!
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